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Anderson slams century, Sankar bags six wickets to press for Guyana selection

Anderson slams century, Sankar bags six wickets to press for Guyana selection

Guyana Harpy Eagles four-day trials… National batsman Kevlon Anderson scored a fine 122 while leg-spinner Steven Sankar claimed six wickets to hit down the Guyana Harpy Eagles selectors door. Opener Raymond Perez also staked a claim for selection with an unbeaten half-century in the fourth innings, in the match played at MMZ West Coast Demerara....

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Kascon Engineering bats for Adrian Hetmyer

Kascon Engineering bats for Adrian Hetmyer

Multi-purpose engineering company, Kascon has thrown full support to National youth batsman Adrian Hetmyer for the year 2024. Businessman and owner of Kascon Engineering, Mr Rafeek Kasim has recognized the ultra-talented young Hetmyer, and decided to motivate the lad, who will receive monthly stipend for the entire year. The young Hetmyer also received top quality...

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The balancing act: cricketer and teacher Seon Glasgow aims to excel

The balancing act: cricketer and teacher Seon Glasgow aims to excel

By Brandon Corlette @brandoncorlette Former Guyana youth cricketer Seon Glasgow is aiming to reap success in his teaching profession and cricket. The graduated teacher from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), who is fresh from scoring 77 runs and claiming two wickets in an Under-23 match in West Berbice, said time management is key,...

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Record year for Guyanese players in 2023

Record year for Guyanese players in 2023

Guyana enjoyed a record year in 2023 as a number of players were selected for West Indies and Caribbean Premiere League (CPL) duties, in both male and female, senior and junior teams. In addition to the players selected, the Guyana Harpy Eagles returned to winning ways, clinching the Regional Four-Day championship back in April 2023....

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Confusion galore: Cecil Beharry elected as new Berbice Cricket Board President

Confusion galore: Cecil Beharry elected as new Berbice Cricket Board President

– Foster departs  By Brandon Corlette @brandoncorlette Rose Hall Canje’s Cecil Beharry is the new President of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB). In an electrifying election at Port Mourant, which was oversee by the 85-year-old Cricket Ombudsman Malcolm Peters, Beharry, took the majority votes of 18, while Albert Smith, the other nominee took 14 votes....

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From 2.6 to 3.4 GPA: Sport Journalist secures distinction at UG

From 2.6 to 3.4 GPA: Sport Journalist secures distinction at UG

Noted Sport Journalist Brandon Corlette has made a remarkable comeback during his Bachelor of Social Science Communication Studies journey, at the University of Guyana (UG). The 23-year-old started his final years of his UG journey with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.6, and by the end of the degree program, he graduated with a...

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Former international cricketers and journalists invited to commentators workshop

Former international cricketers and journalists invited to commentators workshop

Legendary cricket broadcaster, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, on the request of His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will conduct a workshop for cricket commentators from November 16 to 18 at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). The three-day event will seek to cover the fundamentals of cricket commentary under the theme, ‘taking it to another level.’...

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Thorne and Sampson awarded Guyana Harpy Eagles franchise contracts

Thorne and Sampson awarded Guyana Harpy Eagles franchise contracts

The Guyana Cricket Board announced the signing of Isai Thorne and Quentin Sampson as newest members of the Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) team. The players were given the nod following their progression and development in recent times. Thorne, the Windies youth pacer has been making waves with his liveliness and his budding potential, currently plying...

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Kevin Sinclair Foundation to be launched in “Cow Dam”

Kevin Sinclair Foundation to be launched in “Cow Dam”

Guyana and West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair continues to grow from strength to strength, as he will launch the Kevin Sinclair Foundation before the year ends. The 23-year-old Berbician noted that he would launch his academy in New Amsterdam, Angoy’s Avenue, which is well-known as “Cow Dam”. “Firstly, I want to start in “Cow Dam”...